Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 15 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone
Day 1
Your Red Sea diving experience begins with afternoon boarding of the Titan liveaboard at the nominated port of embarkation (Port Ghalib, Hurghada, or Safaga). The crew will welcome you, assist with your cabin assignment, and conduct a detailed safety briefing. Following dinner in the main saloon, the Titan will depart in the early hours of the morning, beginning the deep south transit.
Core Days
This cruise is the essential experience for experienced divers, balancing spectacular wall diving with the high-impact pelagic action found at the Red Sea's most isolated offshore pinnacles. The trip focuses entirely on the legendary diving triangle of the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone.
The voyage begins at the Brother Islands - Big Brother and Little Brother - 2 exposed seamounts rising from the abyss. These oceanic mounts are world-renowned for their dense marine life. Their current-swept vertical walls are spectacular, covered head-to-toe in immense gorgonian sea fans, black corals, and vibrant soft corals. Keep a keen eye on the blue here for possible sightings of oceanic whitetip sharks, powerful grey reef sharks, or the graceful thresher shark. Big Brother also hosts the historical wrecks of the Numidia and the Aida II, whose hulls are now fully overgrown, providing a rich habitat for reef fish.
Continuing south, the Titan liveaboard expedition takes you to Daedalus Reef. Marked by its distinctive lighthouse, this huge, oval structure mandates exhilarating drift dives along its sheer drop-offs. These current-raked corners are key hunting grounds for large marine predators. Daedalus is famous for schools of reef fish, including brightly coloured fusiliers and surgeonfish, which often draw in magnificent scalloped hammerheads that patrol the deep water. The ability of the Titan to operate in this remote region ensures maximum dive time at this crucial site.
The finale of this Titan dive safari is the legendary Elphinstone Reef, a pinnacle that promises dramatic endings and beginnings to dives. Its steep north and south plateaus are frequented by large creatures, offering strong possibilities for encountering playful whitetip reef sharks, large turtles, and, seasonally, impressive manta rays. Throughout all these deep south sites, photographers will find exceptional subjects, from lionfish and nudibranchs nestled in the gorgonians to schools of jackfish schooling off the drop-offs. The final full day of diving includes 2 scheduled sessions before the Titan begins its return to the mainland.
Day 8
After a farewell breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at the port of return.
Daedalus, Fury Shoals & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, Sheleneyat, Fury Shoals: Shaab Maksour, Shaab Claudio, Malahi, Sataya (Dolphin House)
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard takes place in the afternoon at Port Ghalib. After being welcomed by the crew and settling into your cabin, you will enjoy dinner and receive a comprehensive safety and dive briefing. The Titan will then depart in the early morning, heading south to the remote dive locations.
Core Days
This signature dive tour expertly blends the pelagic encounters of exposed oceanic pinnacles with the vibrant, pristine shallow reefs of the Fury Shoals. Operating onboard the Titan ensures maximum time at these bucket-list sites.
The safari begins with a focus on the expansive Fury Shoals system. Here, sites like Shaab Maksour offer superb wall dives on the outer edge, where large schools of barracuda and trevally patrol the blue water, often attracting grey reef sharks. Contrasting this is Shaab Claudio and Malahi, renowned for their intricate, light-filled caves and swim-throughs, which feature huge porites corals and abundant macro life. Furthermore, a visit to Sataya offers the chance for a memorable snorkelling or dive interaction with the resident pod of spinner dolphins, alongside exploring the vast, pristine hard coral formations of the area. We also look for unique reef systems like Sheleneyat in the south.
The final days are dedicated to the exhilarating offshore pinnacles. Daedalus Reef, identifiable by its iconic lighthouse, is a vast coral pillar where strong currents feed incredible biomass. This is a primary congregation point for pelagic species. Keep a vigilant watch on the open water for scalloped hammerheads ascending from the deep, alongside the possibility of seeing large manta rays during the summer months.
The Titan liveaboard concludes the intensive diving schedule at Elphinstone. Its dramatic drop-offs are famous for drawing in large pelagics, most notably the majestic oceanic whitetip sharks and thresher sharks. These current-swept walls are completely carpeted in soft corals and gorgonian fans, providing breathtaking scenery for underwater photography. Only 2 dives are scheduled on the penultimate day before the Titan begins its return transit to Port Ghalib.
Day 8
Following a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place.
Daedalus, Rocky, Zabargad & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Daedalus Reef, Rocky, Zabargad, Fury Shoals: Shaab Maksour, Shaab Claudio, Malahi, Sataya (Dolphin House); St John’s: Um Aruk, Habali Ali, Gota Soraya, Gota Kebir, Sheliniyat, Shaab Sharm, Gota Marsa Alam
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard takes place in the afternoon at Port Ghalib. Upon arrival, the crew will welcome you, assist with your accommodation, and deliver a comprehensive safety and dive briefing. Dinner is served in the main saloon, providing an opportunity to meet your fellow divers before the Titan departs in the early morning for the distant southern dive sites.
Core Days
This is the ultimate expedition for certified divers, encompassing the most remote and challenging southern Red Sea sites: the pelagic-rich oceanic pinnacles and the vast, pristine reef systems of St. John's.
The voyage ventures to the extreme south, beginning with the St. John's reef system, celebrated for its spectacular diversity and proximity of dive sites. This region is home to vibrant, flourishing reefs, where sites like Habili Ali and Gota Soraya rise dramatically from the ocean floor. Here, you will find extensive hard coral formations and canyons, where massive schools of fish congregate. Divers frequently encounter whitetip reef sharks, large Napoleon wrasse, and turtles. The topography at Um Aruk and Gota Kebir, with their pinnacles and drop-offs, is breathtaking, offering exceptional photographic opportunities.
The Titan then sails to the isolated, current-swept islands of Rocky and Zabargad. Rocky Island is a small, exposed seamount that attracts immense marine life due to the strong water flow. This is a primary hunting ground for pelagic species, with regular sightings of grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and sometimes manta rays cruising in the blue. Nearby Zabargad Island, Egypt’s largest offshore island, presents varied diving, including steep walls, shallow coral gardens, and an accessible 70-metre wreck to explore.
The final scuba highlight is Daedalus Reef, a colossal, oval pillar defined by its towering lighthouse. This remote location is famed for its potential for large shark encounters, including scalloped hammerheads often sighted off the northern tip, and thresher sharks. The walls here are covered in stunning gorgonian sea fans and soft corals. The final full day of diving includes 2 scheduled sessions before the Titan liveaboard begins its overnight return transit to the mainland.
Day 8
Following a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at Port Ghalib.
Fury Shoals (Dolphin Adventure) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 6 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Fury Shoals: Shaab Maksour, Shaab Claudio, Malahi, Sataya (Dolphin House); Sheliniyat, Shaab Sharm, Gota Marsa Alam
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard takes place in the afternoon at Port Ghalib. After being welcomed by the Titan crew and settling into your cabin, you will enjoy dinner and receive a comprehensive safety and itinerary briefing. The Titan will depart in the pre-dawn hours, making passage to the Deep South.
Core Days
The cruise's primary purpose is focused intently on the resident spinner dolphins of the Fury Shoals, making this a unique safari. Consequently, certified divers will be offered a single scheduled dive per day, ensuring extensive time for dedicated snorkelling, relaxation, and surface activities.
The heart of the trip lies at Sataya (Dolphin House), a large, sheltered, horseshoe-shaped reef. Here, the unique topography creates a natural haven, giving you an unparalleled opportunity to swim alongside the resident pod of playful spinner dolphins. This focus on surface interaction ensures an accessible and memorable adventure for non-diving companions as well, supported fully by the experienced crew of the Titan.
When diving is scheduled, you will descend upon a varied selection of stunning Fury Shoals sites. Shaab Claudio and Malahi feature incredible maze-like systems of swim-throughs and tunnels carved into the reef, perfect for spotting lionfish, shy frogfish, and diverse macro life. More exposed sites like Shaab Maksour and Shaab Sharm provide phenomenal hard coral wall formations, where you may encounter large schools of jackfish and passing reef sharks. Further exploration around Sheliniyat and Gota Marsa Alam showcases pristine, colourful coral gardens, home to turtles and large Napoleon wrasse. This Titan liveaboard experience guarantees closeness to wildlife.
Day 8
Following a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at Port Ghalib.
Fury Shoals & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Fury Shoals: Shaab Maksour, Shaab Claudio, Malahi, Sataya (Dolphin House); St John’s: Um Aruk, Habali Ali, Gota Soraya, Gota Kebir, Sheliniyat, Shaab Sharm, Gota Marsa Alam
Day 1
Your Red Sea Deep South expedition begins with afternoon boarding of the Titan liveaboard at Port Ghalib. After being welcomed by the crew and settling into your cabin, you will enjoy dinner and receive a comprehensive safety and dive briefing. The Titan will depart in the pre-dawn hours, making passage to the initial dive location.
Core Days
This remote safari is the pinnacle Red Sea itinerary for certified divers, focusing on the healthiest, most remote coral systems in the Egyptian deep south. The voyage dedicates significant time to the St. John’s reef system, a sprawling collection of isolated sites celebrated for their sheer topographical variety. Diving here encompasses dramatic, current-swept drop-offs at locations like Habali Ali and Gota Soraya, where enormous gorgonian sea fans and black corals flourish, alongside the intricate shallow pinnacles found at Gota Kebir and Um Aruk.
The St. John's reefs are a true haven for photographers, famous for colossal, untouched hard coral formations. Divers look out for large schools of snapper, cruising barracuda, and the impressive Napoleon wrasse along the reef crests. Pelagic encounters are rewarding; divers frequently spot green sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, and the occasional manta ray. This section also includes the extensive hard coral plateaus of Sheliniyat and Gota Marsa Alam.
The cruise aboard the Titan then explores the extensive Fury Shoals network. You will descend onto the deep walls of Shaab Maksour and the exposed Shaab Sharm, where larger life, including grey reef sharks, is often seen patrolling the periphery. In contrast, Shaab Claudio and Malahi offer ethereal, light-filled swim-throughs and mazes carved into the coral, perfect for observing small species like nudibranchs and frogfish.
A unique feature of this Titan dive adventure is Sataya, a protective, horseshoe-shaped reef that hosts a resident pod of spinner dolphins, providing a memorable opportunity for surface interaction between dives. The intensive diving schedule concludes with 2 final immersions on the penultimate afternoon before the Titan sails north back towards Port Ghalib.
Day 8
Following a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place.
Red Sea North, Tiran Straits & Dahab (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)
Trip highlights: turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Hurghada: Police Station, Giftun Island, El Gouna; Straits of Tiran: Thomas, Gordon, Jackson reefs; Ras Abu Galum, Dahab: Blue Hole, The Canyon; The Island; Nabq: Gabr El Bent, Abu Syela, Gabr El Bent Al Shogayrat, Shaab El Erg, Gubal Island, maybe Safaga
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard takes place in the afternoon at the harbour in Hurghada or Safaga. Once aboard, the crew will welcome you, assist with accommodation, and conduct a detailed safety and vessel briefing before dinner. The Titan will depart in the pre-dawn hours, positioning you perfectly for the first dive of the trip.
Core Days
This spectacular northern Red Sea dive safari expertly navigates the region's dynamic currents to deliver dramatic topography and exhilarating encounters. The expedition begins in the renowned Straits of Tiran, where the current-swept reefs of Jackson, Thomas, and Gordon rise from the depths. These isolated platforms are draped in vibrant soft corals and massive table corals, with the nutrient-dense water attracting significant pelagic action. Divers should remain alert for schools of giant trevally, cruising tuna, and various shark species, including whitetip reef sharks and possible scalloped hammerheads in season.
The cruise's unique highlight is the journey to the coastal diving areas near Dahab and Nabq. We explore the world-famous topological features of the Blue Hole and The Canyon, dramatic sites where natural fissures offer unforgettable depths and light-filled crevices. Near Ras Abu Galum, sites like Gabr El Bent and Abu Siyela boast pristine fringing reefs. The area is rich in reef fish like colourful parrotfish and schools of yellow-tailed snappers, contrasting with the sheer drops. The Titan provides the perfect operational platform to access these unique locations.
Concluding the voyage, the Titan explores the varied reefs of the Hurghada archipelago. Sites around Giftun Island and the Abu Galawa area, often including pinnacles like The Island and Police Station, provide excellent shallow dives and night diving opportunities. Reefs such as Shaab El Erg and those near El Gouna feature immense coral gardens, where encounters with grazing sea turtles and inquisitive Napoleon wrasse are common.
This comprehensive route aboard the Titan liveaboard delivers a perfect blend of high-energy offshore action and sheltered, vibrant reef exploration. 2 dives are scheduled on the penultimate day before the vessel returns to port.
Day 8
Following a farewell breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at the specified port.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Brothers (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Shaab El Erg, Gubal Island, El Gouna, Rosalie Moller, Ulysses, Kingston, SS Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Ras Mohamed: Yolanda, Shark Reef; Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, Kimon M; Brother Islands, Safaga: Middle Reef, Panorama Reef, Abu Kefan, Salem Express
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard takes place at Hurghada Harbour. Once you are welcomed by the crew, settled into your cabin, and have received a full safety and dive briefing, you will enjoy dinner with your fellow divers. The Titan will depart in the pre-dawn hours, making passage to the first dive sites.
Core Days
This exceptional Red Sea dive safari is designed for certified divers, expertly combining the iconic historical wrecks of the north with the challenging, pelagic-rich drift diving of the Brother Islands. The Titan provides the ideal operational platform for this comprehensive route.
The safari begins with an intensive focus on the region's famous wreck circuit. You will spend time at the renowned Abu Nuhas reef, the shallow grave of 4 vessels: the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M. These wrecks, now heavily colonised by diverse hard and soft corals, are a visual spectacle, teeming with life like glassfish, lionfish, and moray eels. We also dive the World War II sites of the SS Thistlegorm and the Rosalie Moller. The Thistlegorm remains unparalleled, offering a direct dive into history where its cargo of military vehicles, motorcycles, and ammunition lies perfectly preserved. Other wrecks visited include the Dunraven and the Kingston, offering varied depths and marine life.
The voyage then shifts to the isolated Brother Islands: Big Brother and Little Brother. These steep-sided oceanic mounts are magnets for open-ocean life. The walls are richly adorned with enormous gorgonian fans, black corals, and vibrant soft corals. The currents here attract large pelagic species; keep a focused eye on the deep blue for potential sightings of oceanic whitetip sharks, graceful thresher sharks, and schools of scalloped hammerheads, alongside cruising tuna and jackfish. Big Brother also offers the opportunity to dive 2 wrecks, the Numidia and the Aida II, which are now fully encrusted and serve as extensions of the surrounding reef.
The itinerary balances these major scuba highlights with visits to other prolific sites, including the pristine walls of Ras Mohamed (Shark and Yolanda Reefs), the healthy mid-reefs of Safaga such as Panorama Reef, Abu Kefan, and Middle Reef, and local spots like Shaab El Erg and Gubal Island. 2 final dives are scheduled on the penultimate day before the Titan liveaboard begins its return transit to port.
Day 8
Following a farewell breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at Hurghada Harbour.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Safaga (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Hurghada: Police Station, Giftun Island; Shaab El Erg, Gubal Island, Rosalie Moeller, Ulysses, Kingston, SS Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Ras Mohamed: Yolanda, Shark Reef; Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, Kimon M; Safaga: Middle Reef, Panorama Reef, Abu Kefan, Salem Express
Day 1
Once you are welcomed by the Titan liveaboard crew, settled into your cabin, and have received a full safety and dive briefing, you will enjoy dinner with your fellow divers. The vessel will depart Hurghada Harbour in the pre-dawn hours, making passage to the initial dive sites.
Core Days
This comprehensive northern safari is custom-built for divers, blending the historical immersion of the Red Sea's most famous shipwrecks with the dynamic coral ecosystems of Safaga and Hurghada.
The voyage includes an intensive focus on the region's sunken history. You will explore the infamous Abu Nuhas reef, the shallow graveyard of 4 spectacular merchant vessel: the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M. These coral-encrusted structures are rich in life, sheltering vast schools of glassfish and various nudibranchs. We also descend upon the legendary SS Thistlegorm, a World War II wreck frozen in time with its cargo of motorbikes and military vehicles. Further dives include the deeper Rosalie Moeller and the Dunraven, alongside other local wrecks near Gubal Island, such as the Kingston and the Ulysses.
The Titan then sails south to the Safaga area, which offers outstanding reef and wreck diving. The sheer walls of Panorama Reef and Abu Kefan are magnificent deep pinnacles, covered in enormous gorgonian sea fans and flourishing soft corals. These dive sites attract schools of snapper and trevally, offering great wide-angle photography. Safaga is also home to the poignant Salem Express, a large ferry wreck. Now blanketed in coral growth, it hosts abundant marine life, including frogfish and blue-spotted stingrays hiding among its decks.
The tour is balanced by dives in the protected northern reefs. Ras Mohamed National Park, featuring Shark and Yolanda Reefs, promises exhilarating drift dives along sheer walls, providing consistent opportunities to encounter pelagics such as turtles and grey reef sharks. Near Hurghada, sites like Shaab El Erg, Giftun Island, and Police Station offer vibrant, shallower dives among healthy hard coral gardens, ideal for spotting moray eels and large Napoleon wrasse. The stability and reach of the Titan liveaboard ensure you access the very best of the northern Red Sea.
2 final dives are scheduled on the penultimate day before the Titan begins its return transit to port.
Day 8
Disembarkation starts after a final breakfast on the boat. You can arrange with the crew for transport to the airport or a local hotel.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Hurghada: Police Station, Giftun Island; Shaab El Erg, Gubal Island, Rosalie Moeller, Ulysses, Kingston, SS Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Ras Mohamed: Yolanda, Shark Reef; Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, Kimon M; Turtle Reef, Straits of Tiran: Gordon, Jackson reefs
Day 1
This Red Sea diving adventure begins with boarding of the Titan liveaboard at Hurghada Harbour. The crew will welcome you, facilitate your settling in, and deliver a comprehensive safety and vessel orientation. Following dinner with your dive group, the Titan sets off under the cover of night.
Core Days
This Red Sea North dive route is justly celebrated by divers, offering an intense focus on historical wreck exploration and high-energy drift diving at its best. The Titan liveaboard ensures privileged access to this itinerary's most sought-after locations.
We delve into the wreck corridor, spending quality dive time at the legendary Abu Nuhas reef. The 4 shallow victims here are now completely consumed by life, hosting phenomenal numbers of glassfish and intricate macro subjects. Deeper historical context is found at the SS Thistlegorm, where you can fin past motorcycles and military supplies from World War II, and the nearby, deeper Rosalie Moeller. Wrecks like the Dunraven, Kingston, and Ulysses near Gubal Island provide superb coral-encrusted variety.
The diving expedition continues to the iconic Straits of Tiran. The famous Jackson and Gordon Reefs are current-exposed pinnacles featuring stunning, colourful drop-offs. The powerful marine flow feeds immense gardens of soft and hard coral, which in turn attract schooling fish. Expect to see large gatherings of snapper and jackfish, frequently accompanied by tuna and, often, grey reef sharks patrolling the outer blue.
Finally, we explore the protected marine area of Ras Mohamed National Park. The walls of Shark and Yolanda Reefs, known for their abundant gorgonians and soft corals, are excellent for sighting turtles and barracuda. Shallower local sites around Hurghada, such as Giftun Island, Shaab El Erg, and Turtle Reef, provide a relaxing contrast, perfect for spotting angelfish, butterflyfish, and blue-spotted stingrays near sites like Police Station. Your base for this extraordinary diving is the Titan liveaboard. The final day of diving concludes with 2 scheduled immersions before the Titan returns to port.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at Hurghada Harbour.
Red Sea South, St. John's & Elba Reef
Trip highlights: dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Elba Reef: Gota Kabrit, Di Levanzo wreck, Gota Kabrit, Habili Shalal, Ohrob; Daedalus Reef, Rocky, Zabargad, Abu Fendera, Fury Shoals: Sataya (Dolphin House); St John’s, Elphinstone, Shaab Shouna
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard takes place at Port Ghalib. After being welcomed by the crew, settling into your cabin, and receiving a full safety and dive briefing, you will enjoy dinner in the saloon. The Titan will depart in the early morning, making passage to the remote dive locations.
Core Days
This is the ultimate southern Red Sea dive expedition, focusing on the most remote and pristine offshore reefs in the Red Sea. The voyage aboard the Titan targets sheer drop-offs, historical wrecks, and the most consistent pelagic action.
The itinerary includes the magnificent, isolated reefs of St. John's, a vast network of pinnacles famous for their health and untouched beauty. Dive sites here, such as Habali Ali and Gota Soraya, feature dramatic drop-offs and caverns carpeted in healthy hard corals and huge gorgonian sea fans. The close proximity of the dive sites in the St. John's area (including Um Aruk and Gota Kebir) ensures maximum time underwater. Look for large schools of fish, whitetip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and turtles.
The Titan safari then progresses to the oceanic pinnacles of Rocky Island and Zabargad. Rocky Island is a small, exposed seamount known for strong currents, which reliably draws in large pelagic species. Here, scuba divers frequently encounter grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and the occasional manta ray. Zabargad Island, the largest offshore island, offers varied diving, including steep walls, colourful coral gardens, and the historical wreck of the Di Levanzo, a 113-metre Italian vessel, now lying at depths between 22 and 75 metres.
We include a significant stop at Daedalus Reef, a colossal coral pillar that offers some of the Red Sea's best blue-water encounters. Daedalus is globally famous for sightings of majestic scalloped hammerheads, oceanic whitetips, and thresher sharks. The itinerary may also include a visit to the protected Fury Shoals, where sites like Sataya (Dolphin House) and Abu Fendera offer unique topography, including large dolphin pods for surface interaction. Only 2 dives are scheduled on the penultimate day before the Titan liveaboard begins its return transit to the mainland.
Final Day
Following a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will take place at Port Ghalib.
Safaga & Salem Express (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, dugongs/manatees, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Safaga: Soma Bay, Sha'ab Sheer, Salem Express, Panorama Reef, Middle Reef, Tobia Arbaa, Gamul Soraya, Tobia Kebir
Day 1
Boarding the Titan liveaboard commences in the afternoon in Hurghada. Once welcomed aboard by the crew, you will receive a full safety and vessel briefing before enjoying dinner in the saloon. The Titan will depart for the south in the early hours of the morning.
Core Days
This unusual itinerary is tailored for divers wishing to immerse themselves in the high-quality, geographically concentrated diving of the Safaga region. The trip successfully blends deep, current-swept walls, vibrant shallow pinnacles, and one of the Red Sea's most profound wreck sites.
The centrepiece is the immense, 100-metre ferry wreck of the Salem Express. Now heavily draped in soft and hard corals, this site offers a moving dive experience. The structure has become a thriving artificial reef, sheltering unique creatures such as cryptic frogfish and supporting schools of angelfish and butterfly fish that swarm the metalwork. Sandy areas nearby are popular resting spots for large blue-spotted stingrays.
We then focus on Safaga's spectacular reef topography, utilizing the mobility of the Titan. Panorama Reef is a huge, crescent-shaped wall defined by impressive drop-offs that plunge into the deep, attracting schools of midnight snapper and cruising tuna. The nearby wall of Sha'ab Sheer offers spectacular visibility and dense soft coral growth. We explore the diversity of the Soma Bay area, where shallower pinnacles like Middle Reef and the Tobia Arbaa and Tobia Kebir dive sites boast robust hard coral gardens. These areas are excellent for observing green sea turtles and large Napoleon wrasse. Further local spots such as Gamul Soraya offer multiple opportunities to explore complex reef systems.
Only 2 dives are scheduled on the penultimate day before the Titan begins its return to Hurghada.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board, disembarkation from Titan takes place.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Aboard the Titan liveaboard, your Red Sea dive safari transforms into a personalised, high-end experience, where exceptional diving is seamlessly complemented by custom-tailored service and exquisite dining. The schedule and the menu are specifically designed for divers, ensuring you maintain optimal energy for the 16 to 18 dives typically completed over an 7-night trip. The daily dive routine is structured to maximise your time in the water, usually featuring 2 to 3 day dives plus a sunset or night dive. The entire rhythm of the day is managed by the crew to balance safety and comfort with the consistent need for rest and refuelling.
The dining on the Titan goes far beyond standard liveaboard fare; it is a culinary commitment focused entirely on the individual. Simply inform the crew in advance about any special diets or allergies, and the onboard chefs will create a dining experience tailored exclusively for you. For those living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, you can expect a delightful array of plant-based creations, rich in flavour and nutritional goodness. Similarly, gluten-free options are prepared with meticulous attention, ensuring a perfect fusion of taste and dietary consideration.
This commitment to indulgence extends to the beverage service, a true highlight of the Titan liveaboard. You are encouraged to request your favourite drinks, from chilled bottles of champagne for celebratory moments to tropical cocktails crafted by the skilled onboard mixologists. Beer enthusiasts can explore a selection of craft beers chosen to complement the unique backdrop of the sea. Imagine unwinding after a day of diving with a glass of exquisite wine as the sun sets, a moment of personalised luxury that elevates the entire experience.
